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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.61, 67,900.56 and 17,198.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.61, 67,900.56 and 17,198.11 is: 25,798.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.61 : 67,900.56 = 17,198.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.61/67,900.56 = 17,198.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.61x = 67,900.56 × 17,198.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.61x = 1,167,761,299.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,761,299.94/45,264.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,798.55

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